Roberto Gomez Bolanos: Creator of El Chavo del Ocho Dies at 85

Roberto Gomez Bolanos, nicknamed Chespirito, was a Mexican comedian, actor and writer. Born on February 21, 1929, in Mexico City, he started as a screenwriter.

He created and starred in the TV shows El Chavo del Ocho and El Chapulin Colorado, which became wildly popular across Latin America and were broadcast in many countries. He won numerous awards, including an Ariel and an Ondas.

His nickname Chespirito means little Shakespeare. Gomez Bolanos died of heart failure at his home in Cancun, Mexico, on November 28, 2014, at age 85.

Achievements: Creator of El Chavo del Ocho.

Birth: February 21, 1929 - Mexico City, Mexico.

Profession: Comedian and writer.

Interesting Facts: His nickname means Little Shakespeare.